Professional Networking and Personal Branding with Linkedin During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Personality, Impression Management, and Dirtiness in Digital Contexts

The National Center for Education Statistics in the United States reported that the undergraduate program with the most graduates in 2016 were business programs with 372,000 degrees (National Center for Education Statistics, n.d.). According to Robinson (2018), the total enrollment of undergraduate business programs globally among universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) from 2012 to 2017 reported a 10% increase. The popularity of the business college degree presents a unique challenge to recent business graduates of how to differentiate from other business graduates to achieve the desired job or promotion in the new COVID-19 world; online personal branding could be the answer. According to Dill (2020), the pandemic has affected 13 million employees losing their jobs. However, Dill (2020) points out recruiters are still hiring but that recruitment processes have evolved and adapted, making it even more difficult to stand out amongst candidates vying for the same position. In this new landscape, job candidates are expected to complete all or part of the recruitment and hiring processes online. Therefore, having a strong personal brand in social platforms commonly utilized by recruiters, such as LinkedIn, is crucial for business professionals, especially those seeking employment. Furthermore, being proficient with online networking skills via digital platforms is part of developing an online personal brand (McCorkle & McCorkle, 2012). This study explores how personality impacts impression management behaviors and the desire to network online via LinkedIn. Also, how dirty (inauthentic) the participants feel when they network online is analyzed. This study uses the scale developed by Bolino and Turnley (1999) to measure the impression management behaviors of ingratiation, exemplification, and self-promotion utilized by business professionals to maintain their professional network on LinkedIn. Conducting an online survey with 389 business professionals, the authors explore the relationship between personality traits and online impression management behaviors utilized by business professionals to maintain their professional network via LinkedIn. Also, the level of dirtiness (lack of authenticity) of how the participants felt while networking via LinkedIn is studied. Participants were recruited through an academic department’s LinkedIn profile page. The results of our study provide unique and interesting insights regarding personality traits, impression management behaviors, and dirtiness for users engaging in professional networking via LinkedIn. This study contributes to the body of research in professional networking and personal branding through exploring associations between personality, impression management behaviors, and feelings of dirtiness for individuals utilizing LinkedIn

MACRA and Rural Hospitals

The purpose of this research was to study MACRA (Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act) and to determine how its implementation would financially impact rural hospitals. Although the long-term effects of MACRA have not been able to be studied, MACRA has the prospective to negatively impact rural hospitals financially. MACRA has potential risks and benefits for physicians associated with its two reimbursement payment methods. The estimated negative reimbursements and set reductions to hospital reimbursement have supported the idea that physicians and all healthcare organizations need to be aware and prepared for MACRA

Case of Rosai Dorfman Disease in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma

Background: Rosai Dorfman Disease (RDD, also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis, classified into nodal (classic) and extranodal disease. Most patients present with non-tender cervical lymphadenopathy, although other sites including the inguinal and axillary regions have been reported. Extranodal disease (~43% of cases) can involve any organ system. RDD is more common in children, but cases have been reported in patients in their 70s. The prognosis of nodal RDD can correlate with the number of nodal groups involved. Many cases can be managed only with observation, although surgery, chemotherapy, corticosteroids, and immunomodulators have been used in more extensive disease processes or in cases of relapse. However, there is no consensus on the duration and type of treatment due to limited data. Case Presentation: A 38-year-old male with HIV (CD4 count 754) presented with progressively worsening dyspnea, productive cough, chest pain, multiple painless and indurated palpable lumps on the right side of his neck and right inguinal area, and unintentional 25-pound weight loss over 5 months. Physical exam showed diffuse rhonchi in the right lobe and non-tender indurated right cervical and inguinal lymphadenopathy. CT chest showed multifocal bilateral pneumonia and reactive mediastinal lymph nodes. Right cervical lymph node biopsy revealed Reed-Sternberg cells weakly positive for PAX5, CD20, CD30, CD15, MUM1, findings consistent with mixed cellularitytype Hodgkin lymphoma. Tumor cells also stained positive for EBERish, consistent with EpsteinBarr virus. No infiltration by the lymphoma was seen on bone marrow biopsy. He received one cycle of ABVD chemotherapy and coverage with vancomycin, meropenem, and fluconazole. Right inguinal node excisional biopsy was positive for CD68, BCL1 (cyclin D1), and S100, highlighting sinus histiocytes. No definitive emperipolesis was identified and clinical correlation with additional lymph node sampling was recommended if Rosai-Dorfman disease is clinically suspected. Given his coagulopathic state and limited ambulation, he developed RLE proximal and distal DVT, necessitating IVC filter placement and anticoagulation with rivaroxaban. He also briefly required supplemental oxygen as well as furosemide due to new onset pleural effusions. Dyspnea improved and he did not require oxygen upon discharge. He was discharged on rivaroxaban, Bactrim, and instructions to follow up with his oncologist and HIV clinic. Conclusion: Our patient did not follow up with his oncologist after discharge. Additionally, the rivaroxaban he needed has a prohibitively high cost, creating a barrier to care for many patients who need treatment for DVT. This is a complex case in a rather young patient whose disease progression will be negatively impacted by a lack of regular follow-up and lack of access to medications due to cost. Additionally, RDD is rare and disease progression is not well known, creating another barrier as this patient requires extensive follow up for monitoring

Brand Me: How LinkedIn Training Improves Personal Branding by influencing Self-esteem and Job Search Self-efficacy by generating an All-Star profile

This article considers how LinkedIn training in the form of a workshop can improve a professional\u27s personal brand by influencing self-esteem and job search efficacy by developing a LinkedIn All-Star Profile. Self-esteem and self-efficacy are two of the most highly researched social and vocational psychology aspects. While there has been some research on the impact of non-technological workshops, there needs to be more research on the effects of workshop training in these two variables on employee personal brand on social media

Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act and Rural Hospitals

The cost of health care within the United States has continued to increase, whereas the quality of patient care has generally decreased in some areas. With the continued use of Medicare\u27s former physician reimbursement algorithm, termed sustainable growth rate, national expenditures within the United States have been expected to increase 5.6% annually. To modernize the delivery and financing of care, Congress has introduced the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which has permanently eliminated and replaced the sustainable growth rate. The purpose of this study was to review MACRA and its implementation to determine how it would financially impact rural hospitals. Two reimbursement pathways have been created for physicians under the MACRA. In addition, the financing and competition among facilities created by the act have been expected to impact physicians and health care organizations. Rural hospitals have been set to receive reduced government reimbursements and have been predicted to compete poorly with larger hospitals and health care corporations. Furthermore, the payment tracks available through the act have been projected to impact solo and small practice physicians negatively

TDRSS Augmentation System for Satellites

In 2015, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) reinvigorated the development of the TDRSS Augmentation Service for Satellites (TASS). TASS is a global, space-based, communications and navigation service for users of Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS) and the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS). TASS leverages the existing TDRSS to provide an S-band beacon radio navigation and messaging source to users at orbital altitudes 1400 km and below

MACRA and Rural Hospitals

Introduction: Every year, the cost of healthcare within the United States has continued to increase while the quality of patient care has decreased. To reconstruct the delivery of care, Congress has introduced the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 which has reinvented Medicare physician reimbursement systems. The purpose of this research was to study the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act and its implementation to determine how it would financially impact rural hospitals. Methodology: The methodology for this study consisted of a qualitative literature review. Twenty-seven research publications were utilized throughout the study. Data limited to the English language from the years 2015 through 2017 were included in the review. Results: Two reimbursement pathways termed Merit-Based Incentive Payment Systems and Alternative Payment Models have been created for physicians under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. Each reimbursement pathway has rewards and penalties that affect physicians and healthcare organizations financially. In addition to the pathways, financing and competition among facilities created by the act have been expected to impact physicians and healthcare organizations. Discussion/Conclusion: Although the long-term effects of the Medicare Access and Reauthorization Act of 2015 have not been able to be studied, physicians and healthcare organizations such as rural hospitals have been expected to be impacted significantly. Rural hospitals have been set to receive reduced government reimbursements and have been predicted to compete poorly with larger hospitals and corporations. The payment tracks available through the act have been projected to impact solo and small practice physicians negatively; therefore, hospitals have been expected to have to provide support and assistance to local clinicians

Insect chitosan as a natural antimicrobial against vegetative cells of Bacillus cereus in a cooked rice matrix

[EN] This study investigates the antimicrobial activity of insect chitosan against vegetative cells of Bacillus cereus in a rice matrix. Sample culture solutions were prepared with different concentrations of insect chitosan (150, 180, 220 and 250 ¿g/mL) and tested at three temperatures (30 ¿C, 20 ¿C and 10 ¿C), which simulate different storage temperature scenarios of precooked rice. The results indicate that insect chitosan has antimicrobial activity that depends on temperature and chitosan concentration. For the assays with chitosan at 10 ¿C, all concentrations were bactericidal during the study time, reaching a maximum inactivation of 6 log cycles for 250 ¿g/mL. At 20 ¿C and at 30 ¿C a bacteriostatic activity was observed for concentrations of 150 ¿g/mL and 180 ¿g/mL. Results also showed that concentrations of 220 ¿g/mL and 250 ¿g/mL were bactericidal for all the temperatures tested during the storage time. When rice is cooked and not stored at an appropriate temperature, below 10 ¿C, the consumer¿s health is at risk. In these cases, insect chitosan could be a good additional control measure to control B. cereus growth and toxin formation in cooked rice.We want to thank TRACE-RICE project, Reference Number AMD-1934-1 and grant PID 2020-116318RB-C31 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by "ERDF A way of making Europe", the support for this Research.Valdez, MI.; Garcia, J.; Ubeda-Manzanaro, M.; Martínez López, A.; Rodrigo, D. (2022). Insect chitosan as a natural antimicrobial against vegetative cells of Bacillus cereus in a cooked rice matrix. Food Microbiology. 107:1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2022.1040771510

Use and Protection of GPS Sidelobe Signals for Enhanced Navigation Performance in High Earth Orbit

The application of the Global Positioning System (GPS) for navigation of spacecraft in High and Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (HEO/GEO) has crossed a threshold and is now being employed in operational missions. Utilizing advanced GPS receivers optimized for these missions, space users have made extensive use of the sidelobe transmissions from the GPS satellites to realize navigation performance that far exceeds that predicted by pre-launch simulations. Unfortunately, the official specification for the GPS Space Service Volume (SSV), developed in 2006, assumes that only signals emanating from the main beam of the GPS transmit antenna are useful for navigation, which greatly under-estimates the number of signals available for navigation purposes. As a result, future high-altitude space users may be vulnerable to any GPS design changes that suppress the sidelobe transmissions, beginning with Block III space vehicles (SVs) 11-32. This paper presents proposed changes to the GPS system SSV requirements, as informed by data from recent experiments in the SSV and new mission applications that are enabled by GPS navigation in HEO/GEO regimes. The NASA/NOAA GOES-R series satellites are highlighted as an example of a mission that relies on this currently-unspecified GPS system performance to meet mission requirements